FanStreamApp vs bubble for JAPAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FanStreamApp
Watch live streams and interact with artists through comments and gifts. This app fosters a more engaging connection between artists and their fans.
- Live stream viewing
- Comment functionality
- Gift sending
- Artist support
- Interactive fan connection
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生配信を観ながらコメントやギフトでアーティストの応援ができる機能を搭載し、アーティストとファンがよりインタラクティブにつながれるアプリです。
bubble for JAPAN
Connect directly with artists through real-time messaging, photos, and videos. Record special anniversaries and save cherished memories in a dedicated box. Enjoy seamless communication with built-in translation for a more personal interaction.
- Real-time artist communication
- Receive exclusive messages, photos, videos
- Reply to artist messages
- Record anniversaries
- Save memories in 'OUR BOX'
- In-app message translation
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bubble is a real-time messaging space made for you and artists. Make your daily life more special with interactions that can only be experienced here. [Feature Introduction] - Real-time communication with artists Receive unique messages, photos, and videos created by artists in your very own chat room. You can also reply to the messages you receive. Enjoy the feeling of having a conversation and spending time together! - Record your anniversaries with artists Record the anniversary of the day you began chatting to create more precious memories. - Look back at your memories anytime with "OUR BOX" You can store your favorite messages or photos in your very own "OUR BOX." - Communicate smoothly in your own language Received messages can be easily translated at the touch of a button. Enjoy conversing in your own language. [(Selection) Access Permissions] In order to use the service comfortably, you will need to grant certain permissions. The app can still be used even if you select "Do not allow," but some functions may be restricted. *Only artists can send voice recordings, pictures, and videos. - Pictures Used when saving pictures/videos and setting the background screen for profile images and chats. - Camera Used when saving pictures/videos and setting the background screen for profile pictures and chats. - Microphone Used when recording and sending voice messages and videos. [Products Available for Purchase] - bubble for JAPAN ticket Monthly rate: ¥640/month *The same amount will be automatically charged on the first billing date of each month until automatic renewal is canceled. Payment will be made based on the payment method and period determined by Apple, Inc., and iTunes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FanStreamApp at 4.0 against bubble for JAPAN's 3.0. bubble for JAPAN's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FanStreamApp sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and bubble for JAPAN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FanStreamApp holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of FanStreamApp's written reviews are positive against 34% of bubble for JAPAN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FanStreamApp ships an update every 2 months, bubble for JAPAN monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FanStreamApp | bubble for JAPAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | 34.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fanplus, Inc. | Dear U plus, Inc. |
Customer experience
FanStreamApp
bubble for JAPAN
In-app purchases
FanStreamApp
- FanCoin 160枚$0.99
- FanCoin$3.99
- FanCoin 650枚$3.99
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- FanCoin 1200枚$6.99
- FanCoin$7.99
- FanCoin 2000枚$11.99
- FanCoin 3000枚$19.99
- FanCoin 5700枚$29.99
- FanCoin$59.99
- FanCoin 12000枚$59.99
bubble for JAPAN
- YEJUN Ticket$4.491 Month
- NOAH Ticket$4.491 Month
- BAMBY Ticket$4.491 Month
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- EUNHO Ticket$4.491 Month
- KIM SUNGMIN Ticket$4.491 Month
- HAMIN Ticket$4.491 Month
- JANG YEOJUN Ticket$4.491 Month
- OHMORI MOTOKI Ticket$4.491 Month
- FUJISAWA RYOKA Ticket$4.491 Month
- MIYAVI Ticket$4.491 Month
Questions
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